The END OF VAN LIFE in FINLAND

[@daydreamer7618]

9:10 _Not_ a sauna 😆 You definitely need to come back to Finland even if it's just to go to sauna 😁

[@sprintervanconversions]

Aha I know I know 😅 we will definitely be back to Finland 😍

[@tuomasandfolkmusic]

Indoor fireplace kota.

[@marjas.]

Haha! As you found out already that is not a sauna 😄 If you come back to Finland some day you should definitely get a finnish person to tell you all about the whole sauna culture in Finland. Because there are so many misunderstandings around it 😱. Stay away from expensive holiday resorts and get to know local people. Finns are usually very proud about their home country and are always willing to tell people all about it. Welcome back anytime 😊

[@sprintervanconversions]

Yes! Meeting locals is always so fun but unfortunately due to our style of travel these days, it doesn’t afford so much to be able to meet locals….not unless they work in the gas stations or a Lidl 😂😂

[@pvahanen]

@@sprintervanconversions In Oulu's local paper, there was new about a French cyclist who sought shelter from a hailstorm under the garage roof of a local country house. Then there to eat inside and the father-in-law gav the "rare guest" an outdoor sauna and overnight staying. Finns warm up slowly, so it's best to go to the sauna.

[@fortuna7469]

You two are the best. ❤ Glad you enjoyed your time here! Please do come back in the winter.

[@sprintervanconversions]

Aw thanks so much, we will!!

[@oh2mp]

Cool! You climbed onto Saana! BTW, "tunturi" could be defined as a big hill (or a small mountain or something between) that is high and north enough that trees can't grow on the top. If there are trees, it's not "tunturi", then it's "vaara". Now you again learned a little Finnish :)

[@sprintervanconversions]

Haha cool! There were definitely no trees at the top…just rocks, rocks and more rocks 😆

[@oh2mp]

@@sprintervanconversions and if you begin to hike northwest from there, there are REALLY a lot of rocks. You can't even imagine 😀

[@HoseTheBeast]

@@sprintervanconversions Fell is the english word for tunturi. Old english, definitely brought to england by the vikings either norwegian fjell or swedish fjäll, pronounced the same way. Fjällräven literally translates to fell fox but actually means the arctic fox for just some extra knowledge on top😂

[@deanhaataja9739]

@@oh2mp sleep-

[@mikrokupu]

10:50 From the top of Saana you can see 3/5 of the Nordics, FIN NOR and SWE :)

[@samhartford8677]

The building is called 'kota' (as you know, not a sauna) and it is indeed designed for cooking and earlier on for sleeping. 'Kota' is what the ethnic Sami had (similar structures as the native Americans or the Siberians ethnic minorities down to Mongolia have/had).

[@pvahanen]

You visited good places! I hope that Finland's pure nature will give the seed of new life to your marriage...

[@ziurzeee]

Another awesome video, guys !!! You are getting some really good views! Well done you two, keep up the great work 🤩

[@sprintervanconversions]

Thanks you!

[@dancing8595]

Nice! Get the practice in. You’ll seriously love having it with all the AMAZING hiking in Norway. You might just want to stay even longer than 3-4 weeks.

[@Katre_]

Love it love it looove it!

[@sprintervanconversions]

Awww thank you Katrė! Miss you!

[@mthjkl]

great video thanks guys its always nice to see 2 "young" people who cares each others and enjoying pure nature. remember in finland "every mans rights" allow you camp pickup berries swim and do that cind of things free in nature but take always your trashes away from the nature. if you come back in winter time you should come in march because then the days are longer and you dont see only darkness. lapland in march is beautiful snow sunshine and trees covered 10cm on ice. and the temperutre in sunny days can go up to +5 degrees and nights to -20-25 below zero so check your heater at van is working. anyway big thumbs your video for winter time in finland and if you guys need help dont hesitate to ask

[@sprintervanconversions]

Thank you so much! Those are some great tips!

[@sundmark67]

As a finn i've enjoyed this part of your trip.

[@sprintervanconversions]

Aw thanks so much! Hope to come back!

[@sundmark67]

@@sprintervanconversions Welcome back during wintertime, it's pretty different.

[@TheLRC]

I just hope you get nice weather here in Tromsø 🙂

[@sprintervanconversions]

The weather has been surprisingly suitable! 😅😁

[@moonliteX]

The cairn is at about 500m no?

[@vishnumantena9334]

hello Sam and Gabby. I have a question. I am thinking of moving to Finland Or Sweden. Which country was better because you travelled both countries can you share your opinion? And Great videos by the way....

[@samhartford8677]

I know you asked this from Sam and Gabby. My suggestion as a Finn is this: - If you are not a EU citizen, in order to move you'll need to get a job in either country first. So depending on your education look at the job opportunities in your field and apply. Sweden may be more lenient in terms of the economic testing (as in are there residents in the EU who can fill the job instead of you). If you are an EU citizen your challenge is the local language and in some fields the recognition of your university degree. - The rest is about the same when it comes to bringing in your family and other benefits, except as an EU citizen you would not have the income limits for bringing in your family. - Also, as a Finn, I must say the Swedish language is easier to learn, so if you'd be interested in gaining citizenship for yourself and/or your family, focus on Swedish, because in both Finland and Sweden one can get citizenship based on Swedish language skills (although in Finland it will be harder to get a job with only Swedish skills).

[@paivimarinela2695]

It's a kota, not sauna.

[@sprintervanconversions]

Okay! Thanks for letting us know!

[@christopherlamb3475]

𝓅𝓇o𝓂o𝓈𝓂 😭